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Siegel Weighing Two Options for Awnings at El Cortez
So the word on the street is Siegel Group is demolishing the current awnings over the retail businesses on the first floor, and is looking at two options moving forward.
I also can't wait to see what they come up with for window options, since the Historical Resources Commission recommended they come up with window replacements that have a bit more of a historical feel than 1970s style slider windows.
2 Apr 2015
Virginia Lake Project Construction Update
Check out progress on Glen Manor and Edgewater at Virginia Lake.
4 Apr 2015
Public Input for Virginia Street Corridor Project
RTC will be holding two upcoming community meetings to review and discuss plans to make Virginia Street in MidTown more pedestrian-friendly, and expand RAPID Transit north to UNR.
6 Apr 2015
Get Creative With A Local Urban Planning Competition
How Would You Redevelop 260 Winter Street? Get creative and win some $$$ with this local urban planning competition.
7 Apr 2015
El Cortez's Awning Comes Down, Exposes Beautiful Work Underneath
El Cortez's hideous awning that doesn't match the building at all, is coming down, much to the delight of Noble Pie Parlor owners Trevor Leppek and Ryan 'Pie Face' Goldhammer.
10 Apr 2015
Downtown Sculpture Being Relocated to Park
This morning, crews began moving the Portal of Evolution sculpture from City Hall Plaza to its new location on the east end of Bicentennial Park.
14 Apr 2015
The Great Midtown Parking Debate / Identity Crisis Continues
When planning significant street changes to one of Reno's most popular and dense neighborhoods, who are the primary stakeholders that should influence it? The public that frequents the neighborhood? The business owners? The residents. RTC Washoe's public meeting on proposed changes to Virginia Street left more questions than answers.
15 Apr 2015
Mountain Music Parlor Grand Opening on Center Street
All was not lost when Maytan Music closed on Center Street. A new musical influence is having a grand opening April 25 from 4-8 pm at 735 South Center Street. Mountain Music Parlor offers classes, concerts, jam sessions and workshops in traditional American musical styles (bluegrass, old time).
15 Apr 2015
El Cortez Awning Now Removed - And It Looks Amazing
The El Cortez's cheesy awning is now completely removed. Check it out, looks great!
16 Apr 2015
Help Sky Tavern Win a Downhill Mountain Bike Trail. Vote here!
Sky Tavern has a chance at getting a new mountain bike trail, which would add to the activities offered in the region during the summer season. This would be an awesome addition to the region, and could help Reno-Tahoe draw additional outdoor enthusiasts.
It doesn't cost anything to vote, so go do it! Here's the link.
22 Apr 2015
Kings Inn To Become High End Apartments And Other News
A report back from the RAAB meeting with lots of exciting items.
22 Apr 2015